Qualitative Research Analyst

FPHNY Recruitment Team • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services is seeking a Qualitative Research Analyst to support qualitative research on gender-affirming care and the health and healthcare of Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, Non-Binary (TGNCNB) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) communities in New York City. Under the supervision of the Qualitative Research Manager, the analyst will assist with designing and implementing qualitative data collection and analysis, preparing materials for community feedback sessions, and summarizing community input.

The Bureau of Epidemiology Services collects, analyzes, and communicates data to monitor and improve the health of New Yorkers. It provides statistical and analytic support for public health surveillance, epidemiologic research, and program evaluations, and collaborates across and within agencies on data acquisition, study design, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

The position is based in an office environment in Long Island City, New York, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week. Candidates must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut). Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong writing, documentation, and analytic skills.
• Familiarity with qualitative software tools such as NVivo or Dedoose.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and research teams.
• Must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut).
• Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Support co-design sessions with community-based organizations by identifying research priorities and developing research aims.
• Support the design and implementation of qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Contribute to literature reviews and meta-analyses by summarizing qualitative evidence.
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and other qualitative data collection for research projects focused on gender-affirming care and the health and healthcare of TGNCNB and LGBTQIA+ communities.
• Perform coding and thematic analysis and write from qualitative data.
• Prepare materials for community feedback sessions and summarize community input in reports and/or policy briefs.
• Assist in developing pathways to integrate qualitative insights into the broader gender-affirming care research framework.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution.
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan.
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level